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Y327 EOL

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,088 mi
Last recorded99,088 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Beetle79,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY327 EOL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 99,088 miles

Central brake light not working

exhaust rattle from front

Fail 21 Jun 2017 99,088 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Central brake light not working

exhaust rattle from front

Pass 2 Jul 2016 84,715 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 84,713 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 68,352 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 68,352 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 62,965 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 62,965 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 54,056 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 51,367 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 51,367 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 47,728 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 45,315 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 41,376 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 39,357 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 36,329 miles

O/S/F tyre in poor visual condition - cracking.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 33,848 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 32,465 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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Y327 EOL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 79,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y327 EOL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y327 EOL registered?

Y327 EOL is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y327 EOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y327 EOL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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